Updating the Firmware Using NovAtel Application Suite

To use NovAtel Application Suite to update the receiver firmware, the receiver must be connected to the computer running NovAtel Application Suite using a serial (COM) port, USB port or Ethernet port.

To update the firmware on the receiver:

  1. Obtain the new firmware file.

    See Downloading Firmware Files for information about obtaining the latest version of receiver firmware.

    Copy the firmware file to the computer's local drive before uploading.

  2. Connect a computer to the receiver using a serial (COM) cable, USB cable or Ethernet connection.

  3. Start NovAtel Application Suite on the computer.

  4. Use NovAtel Application Suite to connect to the receiver.

    For information about using NovAtel Application Suite, refer to docs.novatel.com/Tools.

  5. On the Status and Configuration window, click the Device menu and select Update.

    The Update window appears.

  6. Click the Browse button.

  7. Navigate to the directory that contains the new firmware file and select the file.

  8. Click the Open button.

    The Update window appears with the name of the selected file in the Select File field.

  9. Click the Apply button.

After the new software is loaded, the receiver will restart.